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2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,020

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,895

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $65,500
Base Invoice $49,675 $61,595
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 1,050 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Full Merino Leather   3,600
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 690
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 955 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Full Merino Leather   3,310
Options (change) 11,095 5,250
Options (change) 10,095 4,825
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,020 $71,745
Total Invoice $61,895 $67,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,053
Model Year20082018
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$67,020$71,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,020$69,120
Total Invoice$61,895$67,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,895$64,948

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Features Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$1,715$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,467

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length178.2 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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